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FLOOR TYPES - SOLID HARDWOOD INSTALLATION - SOLID HARDWOOD SANDING - ENGINEERED FLOOR INSTALLATION - LAMINATED FLOOR INSTALLATION
SOLID
HARDWOOD
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ENGINEERED
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Solid
floors are all wood, regardless of width or length, they are one piece
of wood from top to bottom Solid flooring gives you a great opportunity
for customization. Your choice of species, stains and finishes all
contribute to the personalization of a solid floor. This is an excellent
choice in most areas of a home on the ground level or above. |
Engineered
flooring is a hardwood wear layer overtop of a base of plywood. The
plywood is used for dimensional stability (again - movement) although,
it can be a little bit more expensive. The plywood base acts as a
stabilizer for the wear layer, so that the floor will move less. Also,
the engineered can be nailed OR glued, which does allow it to be used
overtop of radiant (in floor) heating systems without problems |
LAMINATE
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Laminate
is a base of MDF - Medium Density Fiberboard (mashed up wood - sort
of) with a computer-generated image (picture) of wood flooring on
top. Now, the nice aspect to laminate is that it can be used anywhere,
and everywhere - most of them are guaranteed against water, and many
other dangers that affect wood. It is usually inexpensive (though,
of course it does range), and is bought in planks, typically 7"
x 36" approx. It is floated over a foam or cork underlayment,
which allows the floor to move easily. The floors are 'floated' which
means that they are not attached to the sub floor, just to each other
(some with glue, others with a tension system that holds them together). |
PARQUET
is made up of strips of wood assembled in a square or in a rectangle
called a 'mosaic'. Parquet is quite inexpensive and must be
glued directly to the sub floor using a special adhesive. It
is available in both a pre finished and a sand-on-site style.
Parquet was really popular in the 70's, but not much in use
today. Since they are typically only 3/8" in thickness,
they cannot be refinished more than 2-3 times. |
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* Solid hardwood
SPECIES
ash |
beech |
cherry |
cypress |
maple |
oak_red |
pine
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pecan |
hickory |
oak_white |
birch |
walnut |
TYPES
Unfinished Hardwood
Unfinished hardwood refers to
the manner in which you purchase the product, which is of course
- unfinished. This is the way that the originally wood floors were
done. The rough wood is bought and nailed down to the sub floor,
which is then sanded, sealed, stained and then finished. The hardwood
is available in MANY different sizes and thicknesses. The widths
range anywhere from 1½ to anything above. We usually recommend
that you remain within 2 ¼”- 3¼ (remember the
movement due to moisture?). Unfinished hardwood is very much in
use today.
Pre finished Hardwood
The pre-finished hardwood comes
in strips that are already sanded, stained and covered with several
coats of polyurethane that are applied in the factory. A great variety
of species, grades, colors, finishes and strip widths are offered.
Quick and easy to install, without the dust and odors associated with
unfinished hardwood. Right now, most of the industry is gearing towards
the pre finished. With the new Aluminum-Oxide finishes, and the controls
that the factories have, you will never be able to match.
FINISHES
Oil Base Finishes
Designed to protect wood floors
while providing a rich, attractive appearance oil modified urethane
offers you the best traditional oil based coatings. Dries in about
eight hours, can be used over stain, sealer or alone for a natural
look. When cost is a key factor in residential projects, consider
oil modified urethane. Available in gloss, sami-gloss and satin sheens.
Easy to maintain.
Water Base Finishes
Environment friendly are easy to apply,
low odor, dissipates quickly – 90% cured in jest 24 hours. Non
flammable VOC compliant and cleans up easily with water, safe for
people nearby rooms and offices – need not be vacated, can be
used in all areas, ideal for kitchens entry ways and living rooms.
UV additive protects floor from sun light related color changes. Available
in gloss, sami-gloss and Satin sheens. Very high customer satisfaction.
EXOTIC
WOODS FLOORING
The first thing that you need
to research when shopping for exotic wood flooring is the type of
wood you want to use. You can select from exotic
woods like Brazilian maple, rosewood, zebrawood and more. Each
type of exotic wood has its own hardness rating and its own hues and
grain patterns. You should request samples of the woods that you are
interested in so that you have a better idea of what they will look
like after the flooring is installed.
 Brazilian Maple
 Rosewood
 Zebrawood
Brazilian Maple - Is a dense cream-colored lumber,
with a clear grain, to nearly white. The wood undergoes a medium degree
of color change, with a slight ambering over time of a more golden
cream color.
Rosewood - Patagonian Cherry/Tiete Rosewood
is unique pinkish red, rose colored wood which is extremely dense.
Zebrawood - With distinct brown/black
lines alternating between a tan colored back-ground, Zebrawood is
primarily used for design accents.
Dura
Seal Stains
Sedona Red |
Golden Pecan |
Spice Brown |
Neutral |
Click here to see the more samples of Dura Seal Stains
*Please note that actual color and
shade may vary slightly due to your monitor and browser settings.
FLOOR
DESIGN
Hardwood medallions
and borders are pre-assembled "works of art"
made up of a variety of carefully cut pieces of wood. Each one incorporates
different colors, grain, wood species and shapes. Floor inlays can
be used in any open area where a design statement is called for.
Click here for the samples of custom inlays #1
and custom inlays #2
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** Engineered Floor
BARLINEK
FLOORBOARD
Since
its inception in 1946, Barlinek S.A. has grown to become one of
the three largest flooring manufacturers in Europe. The company
is well known for its extraordinary quality and extensive line of
engineered flooring, offered in a wide variety of traditional and
exotic hardwoods.The popularity of Barlinek flooring is not only
because of its beauty and durability,
but because of its special installation with the no-glue “Barclick”
method. Additionally, all Barlinek products are hypoallergenic
and backed by a 25-year warranty.
The
multi-layer Barlinek floorboard with the glue-free barclick system
owes its top quality to the continuously monitored advanced technology
applied in the production processes as well as the highly qualified
staff.
The
perfect usage and durability parameters, the appropriate thickness,
the number of varnish layers as well the resistance all determine
the uniqueness of the multi-layer flooring from Barlinek. The elimination
of glue significantly shortens the assembling time.The stability and
firmness of the junction of individual floorboards are guaranteed
by the original idea of Barlinek’s specialists. It withstands
the strongest stresses among individual elements of flooring at the
same time being easy to disassemble, if there is such a need. It is
therefore an optimal solution.The Barlinek floorboard-the highest
quality flooring made of natural wood, not subjected to any modifications,
combines the qualities of natural wood with easy assembling and renovation
of floating flooring.
Barlinek’s floorboard consists of three layers of natural wood,
permanently, connected by means of the ecological adhesive-bonded
joint. The decorative layer of the product is sanded down and covered
with varnish layers (acryl putty, acryl priming paint, ecological
acryl varnish hardened with UV rays) seven times. It is recommended
to assemble the floorboard in one of the following systems:
- the so-called “floating flooring” without adhering the
floorboards to the ground but joining individual elements into a uniform
floor surface.
- Adhering the floor to the ground in permanent way, like classic
hardwood
From
the inside...
1. Two coats
of a top acrylic lacquer, hardened with UV rays
2. Three coats of a prime acrylic lacquer, hardened with UV rays
UV
3. Acrylic grout hardened with UV rays
4. Sealing coat hardened with UV rays
5. Facing coat 3.5 mm thick (9/64"): beech, oak, great maple,
ash, pine, birch, exotic timber
6. Middle cross layer 8 mm (5/16"): wood of coniferous trees
7. Lower layer 3.5 mm (9/64"): wood of coniferous trees
Barlinek
floorboard is produced in the following ranges:
- PREMIUM
- the widest available single strip floorboard without division
of the front into clear rows of planks: oak, beech, ash.
- SPECIAL
- two strip floorboard arranged 2/3 and 1/3 in appearance resembling
solid flooring: oak, beech, ash.
two strip - with two rows of planks: oak, beech,
ash.
three strip - the most popular with three rows
of planks within the board's width, available in all tree types
in the offer.
PREMIUM
one strip floorboard |
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SPECIAL
two strip floorboard |
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SPECIAL
two strip floorboard |
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SPECIAL
three strip floorboard |
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Classification
of the Barlinek floorboard with regard to the type of the surface
layer:
- EXCLUSIVE
- the floorboards are characterised by a natural, fairly unified
colour and a simple ring layout.
- SELECT
- floorboards of a natural, fairly unified colour and a random
wood marking on the surface layer, with possible slight discolouring
and healthy pinknots.
- FAMILY
- the surface layer is characterised by varied colouring, random
wood marking, with the possibility of occurrence of boils, tanning
stains, false heartwood and healthy knots.
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*** Laminated Floor
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